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IMPORTANT:
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Never use the awning in stormy weather or in strong winds!
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The awning must be retracted when the RV is left unattended.
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Before extending the awning make sure that sufficient space is available.
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Do not reposition the vehicle with the awning extended, and always be sure the awning is retracted before driving!
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Ensure that the awning lighting is switched off when not needed it or when its retracted as it draws power from the coach
battery if left switched on.
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There is a wind sensor in the awning, powered by 2 watch batteries. If the batteries are getting low a sensor will start to beep or
cause the awning to move on its own. If this occurs simply shut off the awning’s main power switch until the next operation o
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the awning.
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If the awning will not extend or retract simply turn off the main power switch of the house batteries, wait 10 seconds and then
turn it back on again. This will reset the electric system and the awning should operate again.
①Awning Power on ②Awning Extend ③Awning Retract ④Awning Power OFF ⑤Awning light
12V appliances:
Lighting, water heater and pump, fan heater, awning, bathroom vent, fridge.
AWNING
Our vehicles are equipped with an awning. The operating switches are located next to the entrance door.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM
The RV is equipped with a 12V dual battery system. The vehicle battery (provides power to the engine and
driver's cabin) and coach batteries (providing power to the living area of the motorhome) are both charged by
the alternator while you are driving but discharge independently from each other. The coach batteries of your
motorhome are located under one of the entrance door steps.
BATTERY SWITCH POSITION
The main switch for turning the coach batteries on and off is located directly next to the side
entrance door at floor level. This switch must be in the ON position to supply 12-volt power to the
appliances and living area. When there is no power in the living area, always check to see if this
switch may have been set to OFF accidentally and reset to ON if necessary.
HOOK-UP TO THE POWER GRID (110V)
A power cable is provided with the RV for connecting the vehicle to the 110V power hook-up at
campsites. The regular plug is for a 30AMP connection which is standard at most campgrounds.
An adapter is provided for occasions when only 15AMP connection is available. All electrical
appliances in the RV and the hook up at the campsite should be switched OFF before you
connecting the RV. Use the 110V hook-up
whenever possible in order to preserve and recharge
the coach batteries. After connecting the power cable
①
, tighten the black ring
②
to prevent
accidental unplugging. The coach batteries will recharge while the vehicle is connected to the
electrical hook-up. If the fridge is set to Automatic, it automatically adjusts to the 110V power
supply when you connect the vehicle to the campground's power hook-up.
CONVERTER
A power converter automatically converts 110V power to 12V power for use by 12V appliances. The converter
is located in the fuse box. No manual operation is required as it is fully automatic.
CAUTION:
Any damage as a result of improper operation of the awning is the renter's sole responsibility.
CAUTION:
Please do not overload the coach batteries. They cannot sufficiently recharge if they lose too much
voltage. Once the charge has reached a very low level, the alternator can no longer recharge them
simply by driving. In that case they must be recharged using the exterior power cable (110V) on
the campground for at least 8 hours. We are not responsible for any cost or lost time due to
overloaded coach batteries.
